Wi-fi, smartphone apps and music networks battle local radio-tv

Coming soon to your smartphone … an app designed by your cable company, through which you would be able to search and view all kinds of content not limited to your regular cable lineup; instead, you would also be able to access Netflix-style streaming video content right from the same app. Consumer advocates say this form of integrated search that unifies cable and streaming programming benefits consumers. [WASHINGTON POST] …
The number of vehicles on U.S. roads with an installed infotainment system will reach nearly 105 million within the next five years. (INSIDERADIO.com) ….
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One will launch a 24/7 Soft AC network on Monday, July 11. “Lite AC” will be programmed by Cheri Marquart, the VP/Programming for Contemporary Formats, and Director of Operations Jonathan Steele. It will offer an AC format in between the company’s Adult Standards and Mainstream AC networks with core artists including Adele, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Chicago, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates, Michael Bublé and Whitney Houston.